If your family has just had a child in Maryland or is about to have one, you may have some worries about the childbirth process. Childbirth can be traumatic not just for the woman giving birth, but for the baby as well. An injury sustained during the birthing process...
Medical Malpractice
What is the most common catastrophic medical error?
When you go to the doctor, you expect that you are going to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment. The point of seeing your doctor is to finish the treatment better off than you were before. While sometimes, it is the nature of an illness that creates a problem...
What will you have to prove to win your medical malpractice case?
When you go to your doctor’s appointment or check into a Maryland or Washington, D.C. hospital, you expect your physician and all the other professionals on your health care team to competently treat you. You do not expect anyone to give you substandard care that...
Is technology reducing medication errors?
As a society, we generally believe technology makes our lives easier. Technology can simplify our lives by allowing use to accomplish more in less time, reduce physical storage space, and more. While technology has its benefits, there are still downsides. Studies show...
Don’t let breast implant problems ruin your life
Augmenting breast size through implants is a common medical procedure in the United States. There are various reasons women may choose to have the surgery, and in many cases, it can have a positive impact on their lives. Unfortunately, there are also risks involved....
Do you know how to prevent accidental prescription abuse?
You trust your Maryland doctor and pharmacist to take proper care of you. That said, you also have to take an active role in improving your health. For instance, your pharmacist or physician may not do as much as he or she should in helping you avoid accidentally...